News Release

2012 International Karate Friendship

We are pleased to announce 2012 The 7th International Youth Karate Tournaments, 2012 International Senior Karate Tournaments, 2012 International Kata Karate Competition and 2012 Women's World Karate Championships categories and schedules. 
The event will be held from April 14th~15th, 2012 at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium

See categories:
 2012 Categories.pdf 

Rules & Protective Gears Requirement
   *Youth Rules_Gears (Kata & Kumite).pdf
   *Women Rules_Gears (Kata & Kumite).pdf
   *Senior Kumite Ruels_Gears & Men Kata.pdf


International training camp & late Sosai Masutatsu Oyama's memorial service will be held at Mt. Mitsumine on April 16th~17th (2-day trip).  All IKO members are welcome to join the camp. (restrictions on age, space limited) 


Black Belt examination for adult (+35yrs) men and women, testing for 1st~5th Dan will be offered during the camp* (please inquire your belonging BC/DOP)

*IKO Dan Examination participants will be evaluated according to the criteria specified on IKO Official Technical Syllabus. Please inquire Honbu by email if you do not retain updated IKO Technical Syllabus (April 2011).


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